In case you forgot to mark your calendar, this is the supposedly the last day that you need a calendar. Yes, the end of the world has been scheduled for exactly 6 pm Pacific  Screwball Time today...it was going...
Woo-Hoo! Open Music Thread!
With what must be the best week of Pres. Obama's presidency so far, he's back in the saddle again. So this weekend's theme is about making good things happen and getting back to where you once belonged. You can guess...
Spring is putting the pedal to the metal in some parts of the world and people are getting into all sorts of machines to tool around it.  So, I thought it might be a good time to pay a...
From around the corner or around this planet, people create the beats and thus the rhythm to which this old world resonates. This week the theme is drums and rhythm --  anything with a kick ass rhythm lead or accompaniment...
The debut of The Weekend Music Thread kicks off with a focus on songs with your favorite lyrics. The songs you can't help but sing along with, the songs that talk to who you are or how you feel, ...
  Republicans are pushing government towards a shutdown if they can't take health care and rights away from women. Today's theme for the Music Thread is a push back against that, songs about respect for and the strength of women. Respect...
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Today's music thread is all about the singers, those with the most unique, powerful, moving and/or memorable voices. Who do you think of when you think of a singer? What are your favorite vocals in a song? Share your...
They say "Laughter is the best medicine" and right now a few smiles looks to be just what the doctor ordered. Join in and share your favorite comedic videos with The Planet (doesn't need to be musical)! We begin with...

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